Background
Melissa is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in quantum analysis, dispute resolution, and expert advisory services. As an Associate Director at Rimkus, she provides expert support on complex construction and remedial projects.
She has extensive experience in medium- and high-value disputes, assisting senior experts in preparing independent quantum reports for adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. In addition, she has been appointed as an expert witness to produce expert reports for the purposes of defending in adjudication and arbitration proceedings. Her expertise includes claim analysis, forensic cost analysis, and strategic advisory services for clients engaged in disputes.
Melissa’s project experience spans energy, commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments, with a particular focus on complex remediation works. She has also acted as a project monitor surveyor for large-scale office fit-outs and luxury residential projects in the United Kingdom and Europe, ensuring financial oversight and contractual compliance.
Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with conversational proficiency in Italian and Japanese, she is experienced in international project work and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Education and Certifications
- International Business, BA (Hons): Kingston University (2011)
- Quantity Surveying, MSc: Kingston University (2014)
- Construction Law and Arbitration, LLM/MSc: Robert Gordon University (Ongoing)
Associations and Memberships
- Member: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)